Tag: Craiglockhart

Craiglockhart’s history to inspire sustainability at Regeneration conference

The event is being held at Edinburgh Napier University next month

Helping brands to become more conscientious amid a complex ethical landscape will be the focus of a forum being held by Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) – which will coincide with a major business event coming to the city for the first time.

Several leading figures from the business, public and third sectors will take part in Regeneration: Leading with Conscienceat ENU’s Craiglockhart campus on 25 April.

The series of discussions are being held in collaboration with international think tank the Medinge Group, which organises the 17th Global Brand Conference being in the capital during the same week.

The title of the event was inspired by Pat Barker’s 1991 historical novel Regeneration, which tells the experience of British army officers being treated for shell shock during World War I at Craiglockhart War Hospital, which is now ENU’s Craiglockhart Campus.

Speakers at the forum will include representatives from Medinge, drinks firm Edrington, finance giant Rabobank and environmental organisation Zero Waste Scotland – as well as leader of Dundee City Council John Alexander. Discussions will range from ethical brand leadership, to developing sustainable, long-term returns.

Researchers from ENU will be among the academics bringing research expertise to the event.

Nathalia Tjandra, Associate Professor at Edinburgh Napier University’s Business School said: “We are very excited to host this interactive forum, at our Craiglockhart Campus.

“We hope it will facilitate meaningful debates and discussions with successful figures about the challenges and opportunities of leading with conscience.

“Conscientious leadership is needed to build a successful organisation and at the same time contribute to society and the planet.

“Every action taken by an organisation will have an impact on its stakeholders and society – the important question is how we balance competing stakeholder demands and deal with moral dilemmas.

“We hope that our event will inspire leaders across Scotland to lead with conscience, act responsibly and build a sustainable future for all.”

SP Energy Networks works to repair cable fault in Craiglockhart

Engineers from SP Energy Networks have begun work in the Craiglockhart area today to repair damage to an underground cable following a power cut on Thursday morning.

Power was temporarily lost in the Craiglockhart area just after 1am on Thursday (11 March), however it was restored to the 1,000 customers affected within the hour.

The power cut was a result of a high voltage cable fault and engineers worked quickly and safely to restore power to the customers affected.

While power is now restored, SP Energy Networks is still working to repair the cable fault and secure the energy supply.

The fault location is outside the Water of Leith Conservation Trust, on the A70 Lanark Road between Craiglockhart Avenue and Inglis Green Road junctions and work is expected to last until Wednesday 17 March.

David Climie, District General Manager at SP Energy Networks, said: “We would like to apologise for any inconvenience our repair works cause and thank Edinburgh residents for their patience as we fix this fault.

“Our HV cables are responsible for transporting electricity to thousands of homes in the city, to ensure the network remains resilient and power continues to flow, we need to undertake work to repair the cable just now. While we know travel will be disrupted as a result of these works, we’ll keep it to a minimum with our teams working as quickly as possible to carry out the repairs.

“Traffic management measures are already in place and we expect the works to be fully completed by Wednesday next week.”

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West Edinburgh sex attacker to appear in court

Police have arrested a man in connection with five instances of sexual offences committed in the west of Edinburgh.

The incidents happened between 31 December 2020 and 20 February 2021 in the Viewforth, Union Canal, and Craiglockhart areas of the city.

The most recent incident took place on Saturday (20 February 2021), when a 14-year-old girl was the victim of a sexual assault as she walked in a wooded area in Craiglockhart.

A 62-year-old man has now been arrested and charged in connection with five incidents and is due to appear before Edinburgh Sheriff Court today.

Detective Inspector Keith Fairbairn from Edinburgh’s Public Protection Unit said: “We continue to conduct enquiries in relation to these offences and anyone who may have witnessed a crime, or not reported an incident to officers already, should come forward so we can thoroughly investigate.”

Anyone wishing to report a crime should contact officers via 101, or in an emergency and when a crime is in progress, always call 999. Alternatively a report can be made anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Back on the courts

Lighten up those dark winter evenings with floodlit tennis

As the light starts to fade and summer draws to a close, playing tennis with floodlights at the Meadows and the all-weather outdoor courts at Craiglockhart Tennis Centre, can now be booked on the Edinburgh Leisure app and website.

Kirsty Stobie, Manager at Craiglockhart Tennis Centre at Edinburgh Leisure said:  “Tennis has proved to be really popular since Edinburgh Leisure’s courts opened up at the beginning of June, when the restrictions were lifted after lockdown.  It’s been great seeing people of all ages getting active back on our courts and taking advantage of free tennis.

“Tennis at the Meadows is unmanned and until now, customers have been able to just rock up and play. However, with the nights drawing in earlier, customers wishing to play with floodlights, can pay to have the lights turned on to coincide with their session.  These sessions can be booked via the Edinburgh Leisure website or app.”

Court prices start from £5 – £10 at the Meadows and £6.60 – £13 at Craiglockhart. Customers are asked to adhere to current social distancing guidelines and to bring their own equipment.

https://www.edinburghleisure.co.uk/activities/tennis

Theatre performance to explore causes and effects of war trauma

The causes and effects of the trauma originally called ‘shellshock’ during WW1 are set to be explored through a new piece of theatre commissioned by Edinburgh Napier’s School of Arts and Creative Industries. Continue reading Theatre performance to explore causes and effects of war trauma

A Festival of Tennis to be served up at Craiglockhart

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A Festival of Tennis will take place at Craiglockhart Tennis centre on Saturday, 22 September to celebrate the launch of six new outdoor tennis courts. The free Festival will take place from 2.00pm-4.00pm and everyone is welcome. Continue reading A Festival of Tennis to be served up at Craiglockhart